Team Lead/Lead Engineer - Christchurch, New Zealand - Tait - New Zealand Job Summary: Lead the development of innovative software applications that operate across various devices, including Android, iOS, and Embedded Linux. Key responsibilities include leading software application development, collaborating with architects and stakeholders, managing the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), and prioritizing team development by mentoring local and remote teams. The role emphasizes people leadership and fostering a high-performance team environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Leading the development of software applications for a range of devices, ensuring they meet user needs and company standards.
Supporting and aligning with the product development strategy by collaborating closely with architects, hardware leads, and stakeholders.
Managing the control and implementation of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), ensuring high standards and efficiency.
Prioritizing team development by mentoring local and remote teams, and building a positive, collaborative culture.
Managing stakeholder and partner relationships, setting expectations, tracking progress, and escalating risks when necessary.
Leading the negotiation of requirements and scope, developing actionable delivery plans, and empowering your team to execute.
Ensuring product care throughout its lifecycle, supporting it in the market, and addressing customer feedback and expectations to drive continuous improvement.
Fostering a culture of quality by supporting the development of tools and processes within the team and collaborating with testing leads to achieve desired outcomes.
About You:
Extensive experience in developing software applications that operate on the internet across various devices.
Familiarity with developing and deploying applications in the cloud, focusing on scaling, security, and privacy considerations.
Experience with DevOps principles and methodologies, demonstrating adaptability in different environments and being open to diverse approaches.
Strong understanding of architectural concepts and practices, with experience leading their development in a team environment.
Solid understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and experience in managing it effectively.
Experience in caring for a product, supporting it in the market, and responding to customer feedback and expectations.
Ability to manage stakeholder relationships, set clear expectations, and address risks.
A mindset focused on continuous improvement, including process enhancements and technical innovation as well as developing yourself.
About Us:
Tait Communications has been designing, delivering, and supporting critical communications networks for public safety, transportation, and utility customers around the world for over 50 years.
We value being part of a creative team committed to providing technological solutions that make a real difference to the communities we support.
By joining Tait, you'll be joining a community of people with a wealth of knowledge and expertise who care deeply about their work and the genuine impact it has for our customers, and who support each other to grow and develop.
What's in it for you?
We are an employer committed to making a difference for families and communities and supporting people to build rewarding careers.
We achieve this through employing people who connect with our values that underpin our way of working together.
We invest in our people, developing both individuals and teams to support a high-performance culture.
We prioritize your wellbeing through health insurance, annual flu vaccinations, and extra sick leave in your first year.
We provide a comfortable work environment through modern office facilities with free onsite parking, gym, and café.
We recognize your commitment through long service benefits.
We balance work with fun through our active social club.
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